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Monday, November 4, 2013

Ohio Independent Film Festival Coming November 7th

[Press release from the Ohio Independent Film Festival.]

20th Ohio Independent Film Festival comes to Atlas Cinemas

We
are proud to announce the return of your favorite film festival. In
less than 30 days we will be celebrating this 20 year old tradition at
the Atlas Lakeshore Cinema in Euclid Ohio. We have selected some
outstanding films ranging from independent features to shorts to
documentaries. Come and express your passion for independent film while
supporting filmmakers from around the country.

OHIO INDEPENDENT KICKS OFF WITH ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 6PM WITH BLOOD BROTHER. ATLAS CINEMAS LAKESHORE. TICKETS ARE $10 AND ARE AVAILABLE NOW.

Rocky went to India as a disillusioned tourist. When he met a group of children with HIV, he decided to stay. Having
grown up without a close-knit family of his own, "Rocky Anna"
('brother,' as the children have come to call him) found his calling
living and working with kids in need. Unlike others who simply passed
through their lives, Rocky stayed, dedicating himself to their health
and well-being. Despite formidable challenges, his playful spirit and
determination in the face of despair proves to be an invaluable
resource. This unmistakable power of love is celebrated in this story
of one man's decision to move to India and restart his life among the
dispossessed.

WINNER Sundance 2013 Grand Jury Prize

WINNER Sundance 2013 Audience Award

WINNER Hot Docs 2013 Audience Award

MANIAC

presented by Independent Pictures

Friday, November 1, 2013 at 7PM at Arts Collinwood. A Free event to prepare film enthusiasts for the Ohio Independent Film Festival.

Maniac is a 1934 exploitation/horror film directed by Dwain Esper and based on Edgar Allan Poe's "The Black Cat."

In
1930, Hollywood enacted the Hollywood Production Code which was
designed to censor films. Under the code, the use of sex, nudity,
violence, immoral themes and characters were prohibited. The Code was
not effectively enforced until 1934.

For
the next thirty years, almost all films produced or exhibited in the
United States had to receive a seal of approval from the Production Code
of Administration. Yet, there was a loophole. Films with an educational
purpose; i.e., demonstrations of acts with the so called purpose of
educating people not to do those things, arguably fell outside of the
Code.

The
exhibition of these films were usually accompanied by bogus lectures
and literature that highlighted the dangers of participating in immoral
activity. Like most loopholes, the result had the opposite effect.

A
cottage industry of exploitation films traveled around the country in a
circus or carnival like atmosphere. The films did not play in regular
theaters, but as sideshow attractions under circus tents, at burlesque
houses, etc..

Maniac
is an early example of such a film. There is nudity, extreme violence,
and an immoral tone throughout. The film is still shocking, even though
it was made so long ago. Yet, the nullification of The Production Code
and the implementation of the film rating system, legitimized the world
of exploitation cinema.